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Joseph Johnson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Carolina Beach, North Carolina on Nov 22, 2021

Victim Details

Dec 01, 2021

Jun 28, 2022

Joseph

Johnson

48

44

74 inches

215 lbs

225 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 22, 2021

Carolina Beach

North Carolina

New Hanover County

28428

No

110213

Carolina Beach Police Department

Carolina Beach

North Carolina

New Hanover County

28428

Brandon Smith

Detective

1121 North Lake Park Boulevard, North Carolina

9104582540

Local

Law Enforcement

2021-01158

2021-11-27

Carolina Beach Police Department

5100

Blond/Strawberry

Hazel

Hazel

07/13/2026


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On a late autumn day, 44-year-old Joseph Matthew Johnson vanished from Carolina Beach, North Carolina, leaving behind a profound mystery. On November 22, 2021, he was seen on video surveillance at approximately 11:00 AM, departing from the Federal Point Yacht Club. He was alone, piloting his 19-foot 2006 Marine Clearwater center console boat out into the open water. His attire was simple and casual for a day on the boat: a black t-shirt, black shorts, and a black ball cap. With short, wavy blond ...
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Last Seen: Nov 22, 2021

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